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Huge $5M EEOC settlement spotlights an enforcement priority that you may be overlooking

The Employer Handbook

In late December of 2012, the EEOC approved its Strategic Enforcement Plan for 2013-2016. This priority entails targeting disparate pay, job segregation, harassment, trafficking and discriminatory policies affecting vulnerable workers who may be unaware of their rights under the equal employment laws, or reluctant or unable to exercise them.

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Denying an employee’s attempt to rescind her resignation may be…retaliation?!?!

The Employer Handbook

She offered her resignation in June of 2012, but before finishing her employment, she testified against the Executive Director, Wayne Thibodeaux, claiming sexual harassment. A termination is the clearest example. What should you do when an alleged victim of sexual harassment wants to resign?

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Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: The Benefits & Why it Matters

Empuls

Diversity and inclusion, which are the real grounds for creativity, must remain at the center of what we do. Marco Bizzarri One could argue that the reason our vast and diverse human race has evolved into this well-oiled machine of progress and precision is that each one of us brings something unique and valuable to the table.

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I’m telling you. Bad things happen when the Board Chair plays matchmaker for her son, the CEO.

The Employer Handbook

For example, the Board Chair supposedly told the plaintiff, “I’m going to be your mother one way or another. For example, the Board Chair supposedly told the plaintiff, “I’m going to be your mother one way or another. And, it would appear as though there were enough facts learned in discovery to support advancing this case to a jury.

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A lesson in how NOT to respond to a harassment complaint

Ohio Employer's Law

After Retuerto reached her limit, she quit and sued for sexual harassment. Berea Moving & Storage , the Ohio appellate court had little trouble concluding that the trial court overstepped by dismissing Retuerto’s sexual harassment claim. So, that’s what you shouldn’t do in response to a harassment complaint.

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Jessica L. Mazzeo of GriesingMazzeo Leadership: “Leave politics at the door!”

Thrive Global

Coming off what is one of the biggest election seasons our country has seen in the past 50 years, it’s no wonder that this is my number one step. Leave politics at the door! The political divide that has ripped our country has also been felt worldwide. to two working class parents and am the middle of three children.